Forum: Truck Building Tech
06-10-2020, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 9,694
Re: 3D Printing Test
Yes, you are correct, a webbed structural element will be stiffer than a flat piece of the same shape. I used the flat material because it was a relatively simple matter to design and slice the...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-14-2020, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 99
Views: 20,015
Re: Cat 340D Excavator build
Thanks very much for info. I have a Sherline mill also and really like it but the one accessory they make that I really don't care for is their boring head for the reason you stated. I will have to...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-13-2020, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 99
Views: 20,015
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-15-2020, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 80
Views: 31,760
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
02-02-2020, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 21,121
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-15-2019, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 302
Views: 256,850
Re: Volvo A40F
Thanks, I'm gonna have to look into that. Sure made a nice clean print for you.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-14-2019, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 302
Views: 256,850
Re: Volvo A40F
What slicer are you using? I don't think I've seen support structure like that before. Looks like it would be much easier and cleaner to remove. Great work as always.
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
09-04-2019, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 13,640
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Forum: Welcome New Members
03-23-2019, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,174
Re: Hi from a live steamer!
Welcome! Love your work. Is your Lombard log hauler the same one currently being shown as a series of build articles in Live Steam Magazine?
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-28-2019, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,631
Re: Yet another D5 conversion
The other issue I wanted to try to address with this build was how to raise and lower the blade by remote control. My research showed several different methods being used, all of which involved...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-28-2019, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,631
Yet another D5 conversion
After watching a couple of Bruder D5 bulldozers in action at the recent Central Plains Mini Truckers meet in Lebanon, IN I decided I needed to make one also. I reviewed several build articles on...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-16-2019, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,216
Re: Warner & Swasey Gradall M-2460 (1/14)
Cool build, I always liked watching a Gradall working. Was amazing to see what a skilled operator could do with that boom. Used to drive by the factory on a regular basis. Will be looking forward...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-02-2019, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 202
Views: 156,319
Re: Azonic Hitachi 470/Bell B50D
I wouldn't say there is no interest here in these types of attachments. While I certainly, at least at this time, don't have a use or need for such a device I am certainly very interested in seeing...
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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles
01-28-2019, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 131
Views: 65,726
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
01-27-2019, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 17,562
Re: RCT&C, Lebenon Show, 2019. JAN 25 - JAN 27
Some photos from the just completed RCT&C show in Lebanon, IN. Great show, thanks a bunch Izzy and Travis who put the whole thing together and made it happen. I had a great time and am eagerly...
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Forum: East Coast Mini Truckers Club
01-21-2019, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 11,763
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Forum: Scale Buildings, Warehouses and Structures.
01-20-2019, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 27,688
Re: Never a Gas Station around.
Need to tilt your barrel the other direction. The end with the bungs should be slightly higher so that condensation water and any dirt that gets in wont flow right out the hose and into your...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-14-2019, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 20,491
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-13-2019, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 20,491
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
11-20-2018, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 955
Views: 382,973
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Forum: Construction Equipment
11-17-2018, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,534
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
11-10-2018, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 2,507
Views: 964,089
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
10-25-2018, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 955
Views: 382,973
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Forum: Construction Equipment
10-25-2018, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 20,491
Re: Euclid R-62 dump truck
Cool, old school brute. Will be looking forward to seeing more. What scale?
Oops, never mind, you stated what the scale was at the very top of your first post. I was so focused on the photo...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
10-25-2018, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 10,735
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